NEUTRALS

Irish Moss

#505646

RGB 80, 86, 70 · HSL 83°, 10%, 31% · CMYK 7, 0, 19, 66

Irish Moss is #505646 in HEX — rgb(80, 86, 70), hsl(83°, 10%, 31%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 19%, 66%).

Irish Moss pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 83°, 10%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#505646

RGB80, 86, 70

HSL83°, 10%, 31%

HSV83°, 19%, 34%

CMYK7, 0, 19, 66

Decimal5264966

CSS RGBrgb(80, 86, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 10%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Irish Moss K-880

Exact match

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 0.9 · #515545

PPG

Castle Stone 1128-7

ΔE 0.9 · #525746

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 1.5 · #4D5645

Hallman-Lindsay

Baize historic-baize

ΔE 1.8 · #4B5445

Sherwin-Williams

Forestwood SW7730

ΔE 2.2 · #4D5346

Benjamin Moore

Chimichurri CSP-810

ΔE 2.5 · #495342

Dulux

Algae SG5F8

ΔE 2.9 · #4F513F

Behr

Night Mission N370-7

ΔE 2.9 · #495544

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 3.5 · #495748

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 5 · #4F5A51

Valspar

Blackened Pine 5003-2C

ΔE 5.6 · #525750

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.2 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.8 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 8.9 · #464C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#505646

#4D4757

Analogous

#575547

#505646

#495747

Triadic

#505646

#475157

#574751

Split-Complementary

#505646

#474957

#554757

Tetradic

#505646

#475755

#4D4757

#574749

Monochromatic

#0D0E0B

#2A2D25

#505646

#78816A

#9EA592

Rectangle

#505646

#47574D

#4D4757

#574751

Compound

#505646

#495747

#4D4757

#554757

Variations

Lighter

#757E67

#989E8C

#C2C6BD

Darker

#414639

#2D3027

#1A1C16

Saturation

#50514D

#515747

#597B24

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.61:1

AAA

vs Black

2.76:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#505646

#565347

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#505646

#555548

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#505646

#515455

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Irish Moss gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7B6D50

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#505646

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#697274

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F3254

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #505646;

CSS — background

background-color: #505646;

CSS Variable

--color-irish-moss: #505646;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'irish-moss': '#505646' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#505646] text-[#505646]

SCSS

$irish-moss: #505646;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #505646?

#505646 is Irish Moss, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #505646 warm or cool?

Irish Moss reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Irish Moss?

Irish Moss works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Irish Moss?

Irish Moss pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Irish Moss?

You can download Irish Moss on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Irish Moss?

The hex code is #505646. In RGB it's 80, 86, 70, and in HSL it's 83°, 10%, 31%.

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